Daniel Bates
A walk by the sea to historic Dunstanburgh Castle
Northumberland, England is full of beautiful castles & the ruins of Dunstanburgh is a must visit for its dramatic views & hike by the sea.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 9
- 6 min
Checking out Corbridge Roman Town, England’s northernmost Roman town
One of the top Roman sites I have visited in the UK & is the northernmost Roman town found in the UK, Corbridge in Northumberland.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 4
- 7 min
Paradise found at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, Maldives
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, a luxury resort in the Maldives, the paradise islands of the Indian Ocean. Here is my review of my stay.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 1
- 8 min
Ideas for a long weekend visit to Fes, Morocco
A fantastic city to explore is Fes in Northern Morocco. Food, culture, historical sites, welcoming locals, this city should be checked out.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 13
- 19 min
What to do and see in Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the most visited cities in Italy, check out my blog on the top places to hit up and see why a visit here is a must.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 5
- 9 min
Day trips from London: Dover
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic Dover & its White Cliffs. Known as the Gateway to Britain.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 2
- 18 min
Road-Tripping around Finnmark in Arctic Norway & the northernmost parts of Finnish Lapland
Check out the top places I did in Finnmark region of Norway & Utsjoki area of Finland. A top winter destination for Northern Light chasing.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 20
- 14 min
Exciting things to do in Lisbon & Sintra
For us, this is one of the best European cities to explore. Check out why (and our handy tips) Lisbon, Portugal is an excellent city break.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 10
- 6 min
Musing around the beautiful city of Chefchaouen
A fantastic day trip whilst in Northern Morocco is to see the beautiful sky blue buildings of Chefchaouen. Here are my musings.
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 22
- 12 min
Road trip on the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula
Driving on the Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula in Ireland is worth visiting for its beautiful sunsets, petit quirky towns & stunning scener
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 8
- 14 min
One day sightseeing guide to Paphos
Paphos on the island of Cyprus is worth visiting for history & beautiful sunsets. Here is a first time guide for visitors to the area.
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 4
- 7 min
Athens Ancient Greek ruins in one day
Athens, the home of the Ancient Greek culture is full of history. Check out my guide on what sites to see whilst on a day trip here.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 28
- 17 min
Top places to visit in Normandy
Thinking of a trip to the Normandy region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 23
- 10 min
The top Roman sites to check out in the Provence region of France
Thinking of a trip to the Provence region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 20
- 9 min
Day trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi
One of the top memorable experiences to have in the French Alps, a trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi near Chamonix to see Mt Blanc.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 20
- 13 min
South-western Brittany - an ideal family vacation
We took a weeks vacation as a family to southern Brittany and here are some of the top places to check out in this corner of France.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 20
- 6 min
Le Tréport: the setting for the hit TV series Les Témoins
Le Tréport (Normandy, France) is the setting for the hit French TV series Les Témoins. Check out my visit to the seaside town.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 16
- 4 min
Road trippin’ in Andorra - Danik's Gallery
Danik's gallery on photos of the mountains of Andorra, a small country sandwiched between Spain and France.
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Daniel Bates
- Apr 13
- 8 min
San Marino: travel guide for first time visitors
San Marino, one of smallest countries of the world is worth visiting for history & amazing views. Here is a first time guide for visitors.
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Daniel Bates
- Mar 29
- 15 min
Hiking Britain’s oldest road, Icknield Way
Danik's journal on hiking Britain’s oldest road, Icknield Way, between Thetford and Dunstable.
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